The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, in partnership with AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc., will present a tribute to Nana Camille Yarbrough in recognition of the 30th Anniversary of her landmark book, Cornrows, a Coretta Scott King award-winning children's book.Internationally respected as a "hip hop foremother," Yarbrough is also a griot/storyteller; soul singer; songwriter; dancer; film, television, and theater actress; television show host; and an community activist. The tribute will feature an up-close-and-personal dialogue between Yarbrough and Dr. Brenda M. Greene, Executive Director of The Center for Black Literature. April R. Silver of AKILA WORKSONGS will host the program.
Time:
6:00 to 7:30pm
Location:
Medgar Evers College
President's Conference Center
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
